In addition, a search function lets you download the latest patches or rhythms and access a vast assortment of preset patches and rhythm patterns. This Startup Guide explains how to install ZFX Tools on your computer. The steps for recording while playing rhythm patterns are also explained. For Users of Windows Vista/XP For Users of MacOS X Insert the Install Disc and click on "ZFX Tools 1. * . * . * Setup.exe" in the "Windows" folder to start the installer. Select the setup language and click [OK]. The installation wizard starts up. Click [Next] to begin the installation. The "Software License Agreement" screen appears. Read the agreement and check the "I accept the terms in the license agreement" radio button to confirm your acceptance of the agreement. Then click [Next]. A warning message appears. Do not yet connect the USB cable at this point. Select the installation target folder. To accept the default installation target folder, click [Next]. To select a different folder, click [Change]. * If you do not want a shortcut to be created on the Desktop, remove the check mark from the box. Click [Install] to start the installation. ZFX Tools will be installed. Next, proceed to the installation of the driver software. Driver Installation The ZOOM G Series Audio Driver installation wizard appears Click [Next]. * If the driver install wizard window is not visible, click on "ZOOM G Series Audio Driver" in the task bar. License Agreement The License Agreement is displayed. Read the agreement and place a check mark in the "I accept the terms in the License Agreement" box to confirm your acceptance of the agreement. Then click [Next]. Choose Start Menu Folder You can specify the destination folder where the shortcut to uninstall/repair the driver will be located. Normally, simply click [Install]. Welcome to ZOOM Driver Setup! A dialog box such as shown here will appear three times. Click [Next] every time to proceed. If a software installation warning dialog box is shown, click [Continue]. If a Windows Security message indicating that the driver software publisher cannot be verified appears, click [Install this driver]. * In this case, the message "ZOOM G Series Audio Driver (Not Responding)" may appear, but this is not a problem. Wait until the driver responds. Please plug in the device now When the "Please plug in the device now" dialog box appears, connect the unit and the computer with the USB cable and click [Next]. Standard driver installation When you connect the unit to the computer, a dialog box for installing the standard driver appears. · When using Windows XP g When the message "Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard" appears, select "Install the software automatically" and click [Next] to complete the process. · When using Windows Vista g Select "Locate and install driver software" and click [Continue] to complete the process. When the installation of the standard driver for your operating system has completed, return to "ZOOM G Series Audio Driver" and click [Next]. ZOOM G Series Audio Driver installation If a warning message to confirm Hardware installation appears, click [Continue Anyway]. Click [Finish] to complete the installation. Insert the Install Disc and click on"ZFX Tools 1. * . * . * Setup.mpkg" in the "MacOS X" folder to start the installer. * Before the Installer starts, a dialog box may be displayed. Click [Continue]. The Installer starts, and the "Introduction" screen appears. Click [Continue]. The "Software License Agreement" screen appears. Read the information carefully and then click [Continue]. * When you click [Continue], a confirmation dialog box appears. Click [Agree] to continue. The "Installation Destination" screen appears. Click [Continue]. * The installation destination for ZFX Tools cannot be changed. * This screen appears only under OS X 10.4, not under OS X 10.5. The ZFX Tools "Standard Installation" screen appears. Click [Install]. The password entry dialog box appears. Enter the name and password of a user with administrator privileges, and click [OK]. * When you click [OK], the installation confirmation dialog box appears again. Click [Continue installation]. Click [Restart] to complete the installation. Installation precautions • You must have Administrator privileges to install the software. If your user level does not provide this, please contact your system administrator. • Before starting the installation, shut down all other applications. • Before starting the installation, disconnect the USB cable between the G1u and the computer. • When installation is complete, a restart of the computer may be necessary. ZFX_Tools-Startup-E-2 ZFX Tools Startup Guide Startup Recording an Instrument Connect the G1u to the computer When you connect the G1u to the computer, ZFX Tools starts up automatically, and the main screen such as shown below appears. g If ZFX Tools does not start automatically, you can start the application as follows. • Windows: Double-click the "ZFX Tools...